Rodent droppings, flies in food storage and out-of-date food was discovered when food hygiene inspectors went to a Saltford takeaway.

A member of the public alleged that ants were found in a sweet and sour dish from Jade Garden, sparking the inspection.

Rodent droppings, allergens not identified, flies in food storage areas, out of date food, “very poor” levels of hygiene, spring traps and bait stations to catch rats were all discovered, according to the Bath Chronicle.

The takeaway on Bath Road is closing at the end of September when its lease expires.

Owner Horman Cheng said: “We do admit that we lost grip on the tidiness because of a range of factors.